Edinburgh Sports Club
Hidden gem on the Water of Leith: Your go-to for rackets, fitness, and a cracking social scene!
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About
If you're walking along the tranquil Water of Leith and stumble upon a hidden gem, you've found the Edinburgh Sports Club! This thriving racket club is tucked away on its own island, offering everything from floodlit tennis and padel courts to squash, racketball, and even a hardball doubles court. Step inside the clubhouse for a game of table tennis or snooker, hit the gym, or unwind at the lively bar and restaurant, which hosts fantastic quiz and curry nights. With flexible membership and even 'Pay & Play' options, it's a super welcoming spot whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out!
Facilities
Sports Club
Edinburgh Sports Club is a thriving rackets club located in Edinburgh’s West End, offering extensive facilities including squash, padel, tennis, and a hardball doubles court, along with a gym, bar, and restaurant. The club caters to all skill levels from beginners to competitive players, provides a comprehensive coaching program for both adults and juniors, and hosts a variety of social events.
Dining
The club features a bar and restaurant, which are excellent places to relax, enjoy a meal or a drink, and host social events like quiz nights, curry nights, and bistro nights. The restaurant also provides excellent weekday lunches and can be hired for parties and special occasions.
Fitness Classes
The club features a gym and offers weekly Cardio Tennis classes for adults, along with other health and fitness facilities like a sauna and steam room.
Gym
The club features a gym, also referred to as a Fitness Room, which was completed in mid-1994 and expanded into the former Ladies Changing area.
Kids Programme
The club offers junior tennis classes to encourage children to enjoy playing tennis while learning the basics. Coaching is available for juniors of all levels in various sports.
Padel
The Edinburgh Sports Club boasts three fully covered and floodlit padel courts. These facilities were developed as part of a 'Padel revolution' at the club, starting with the installation of the first padel court in Scotland in 2014, and expanding to three covered courts by 2021.
Snooker
Snooker is available as one of the facilities within the clubhouse.
Spa
The club offers a sauna facility for men, which has been a valuable amenity for nearly thirty years; however, the ladies' steam room is no longer operational and is now used as a storage area.
Squash
The Edinburgh Sports Club is a thriving rackets club that features six squash courts. Two of these courts, specifically courts 6 and 7, are equipped with glass back walls.
Table Tennis
The club features a first-class table tennis facility.
Tennis
Edinburgh Sports Club offers three floodlit outdoor tennis courts and a wide range of tennis activities, including social play, coaching for both juniors and adults, and competitive play in leagues and club tournaments.
Full Description
Edinburgh Sports Club is a thriving rackets club located at 7 Belford Place, Edinburgh, EH4 3DH, Scotland. It operates as a family-orientated members club and is hidden away on an island in the middle of the Water of Leith World Heritage site. The club is wheelchair accessible and has parking available. It is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 22:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00, and Sunday from 09:00 to 22:00. The club boasts excellent facilities including six squash courts, three floodlit tennis courts, three fully covered and floodlit padel courts, and a hardball doubles court. A first-class table-tennis facility, a gym, a bar, a restaurant, and a barbecue area are also available. Other amenities include a clubhouse, restrooms, a Ladies Steam Room (which expired after a few years and is now a storeroom), and a Gent’s Sauna (which continues to be a valuable facility). There are also EV charging points operated by POD Point (UK) with 15 Type 2 (Socket Only) connectors, each providing 7 kW AC (Single-Phase) power at 230V and 32A. The EV charging usage type is "Public - Membership Required" with a complicated tariff structure of £0.45/kWh and £0.75/kWh. The Edinburgh Sports Club offers a wide range of activities for members of all levels. For tennis, there are social play sessions on Friday evenings in the summer, a full coaching programme including junior tennis classes, weekly Cardio Tennis, group technique and tactics classes, and individual lessons. Competitive tennis is supported through Men’s and Ladies teams competing in the East of Scotland Lawn Tennis Association Leagues (Summer and Winter), as well as club tournaments and team events. Membership is available with no joining or court fees, offering a wide range of options, and packages can be paid monthly or as a single annual fee. A "Pay & Play" option is also available. The club is family-oriented and emphasizes introducing new members to playing partners. Coaching is integral to all sports for adults and juniors. Organized activities such as mini-leagues, club nights, handicap tournaments, mini-team competitions, squash festivals, graded tournaments, teams, tours, and international events are offered. The bar and restaurant serve as a great place to relax, offering excellent weekday lunches and hosting social events like quiz nights and Curry nights. The venue can also be hired for parties and special occasions. ESC members receive a 10% discount on all shop items. The club has a rating of 4.5 based on 109 user ratings. Its website is www.edinburghsportsclub.co.uk and its phone number is +441315397071.